Hotel Deals in Ocala Area

Posted on | March 9, 2010 | No Comments

For folks hanging out in Ocala, the region’s tourism website offers information about lodging deals.

They include

* With a minimum of two nights, the third night is free at Hampton Inn Ocala. Ask for promotion PFK, 352-854-3200

* The Horse Show Rate at La Quinta Inn & Suites Ocala, 352-861-1137

Vouchers for these and other discounts are available on the Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau website.

Free Shrimp at Panda Express

Posted on | March 8, 2010 | No Comments

On Wednesday, March 10, visit Panda Express and get a free order of Honey Walnut Shrimp with this coupon.

No purchase is necessary.

$10 Sale on JetBlue — Monday

Posted on | March 8, 2010 | No Comments

Smarter Travel is listing a sale from JetBlue Airways for $10 fares to New York from several sites,  including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Tampa and Fort Myers.

Many restrictions apply. The sale is only Monday, March 8 for flights March 9 or March 10.  For information about jetBlue,  phone 800-538-2583.

Trump Resort Offers Free Fridays

Posted on | March 7, 2010 | No Comments

Stay at least three nights at this resort in Sunny Isles Beach, and Friday is free.

The deal is offered by Trump International Beach Resort, and make sure to take note of the restrictions.

Reservations for the Free Fridays package at the resort, which is north of Miami, must be made by March 16 for a stay by March 31.
Information is available on the website or at 877-405-3112.

Free weekends at Florida museums

Posted on | March 5, 2010 | No Comments

It’s the first weekend of the month, and that means Bank of America customers can visit museums free through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America credit or debit card Saturday or Sunday and you’ll get free admission to more than 120 museums and attractions in cities across the United States.

Here’s the current Florida lineup:

In Palm Beach County, you can make a free visit to the South Florida Science Museum in West Palm Beach.

In Broward County, you’ll find deals for free admission to the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science ,the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale plus Young At Art Children’s Museum in Davie.

In Miami-Dade, you can use your card for free admission to the Miami Art Museum, Miami Children’s Museum, Miami Science Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami and the Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach.

In Jacksonville, the deal is good at the Museum of Contemporary Art and The Museum of Science and History.

In the Tampa Bay area, you can get free admission to the Florida Holocaust Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, both in St. Petersburg.

Free biscuit & gravy at Waffle House

Posted on | March 4, 2010 | No Comments

Thanks to a coupon in Waffle House’s email update, you can get a free biscuit with sausage gravy. The coupon is valid through March 15. One coupon per customer per visit, dine-in only.

coupon for Ruby Tuesday appetizer

Posted on | March 4, 2010 | No Comments

Want a free appetizer at Ruby Tuesday? If you become a fan of Ruby Tuesday on Facebook, they’ll give you a coupon for a free appetizer with a $10 purchase.

If you don’t have a Facebook account, it’s free to set up. And you don’t even need to use it or share a lot of your personal information. Just set up a bare-bones account to take advantage of the discounts that restaurants and businesses distribute via Facebook.

Thanks to Jennifer at Fort Worth on the Cheap for the lead.

Free Fun On Amelia Island

Posted on | March 3, 2010 | No Comments

Enjoy free events in Fernandina Beach.

* Live music 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 5, presented by the Historic Fernandina Business Association.

The Sounds on Centre free concerts are the first Fridays March to October in the historic downtown on Centre Street.  Bring a chair, if you’d like.

* The Amelia Island Garden Show presented by the Fernandina Farmers Market is Saturday March, 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday March 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Central Park in on Atlantic Avenue in the Historic Downtown District in Ferandina Beach, 904-491-4872.
Admission is free, and the parking lot is $5.

Ben & Jerry’s scoop for $1 Wednesday

Posted on | March 3, 2010 | No Comments

We just heard about this deal from Jennifer at Atlanta on the Cheap.

On Wednesday, March 3, stop by participating Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops to get a scoop of Maple Blondie for $1. To get yours, just say, “Way to go, Hannah!” The promo is to celebrate Hannah Teter bringing home a silver medal. The offer is available while supplies last at participating shops.

Get ready for Free Cone Day, which is March 23.

Free In Keys — Shell Blowing

Posted on | March 2, 2010 | No Comments

This fun, family-friendly annual event features the appropriate Key West  flavor  — and it’s free.

Youngsters and adults are going to pucker up to play music and other sounds on seashells. 

The annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest  kicks off at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at the Oldest House, 322 Duval St., Key West.
Phone 305-294-9501.

The Conch Honk event is free for participants and spectators. Registration before the event is suggested.